Lifting Voices Through Art and History: Help Southside Students Thrive
Help me give my students basic books and school supplies to thrive in AP African American Studies and Art.
$1,936 goal
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
My students are passionate, creative, and eager to learn. They come from the vibrant and resilient Southside community of Houston, and every day they bring their unique voices, perspectives, and talents into our classroom. Many of them are trailblazers—often the first in their families to take Advanced Placement courses or explore visual arts in depth. They are proud of who they are and where they come from, and they deserve access to resources that reflect and support their identity, history, and potential.
This project is focused on two deeply meaningful courses: AP African American Studies and Visual Art.
These subjects help students explore the richness of Black history, culture, and artistic expression while also developing critical thinking, communication, and creative skills. To fully engage with these topics, our students need basic classroom supplies—like binders, highlighters, and pens—as well as high-quality books, art materials, and culturally responsive learning tools.
With your support, we can provide books written by Black authors, primary source materials for deeper historical inquiry, and essential art supplies that allow students to express themselves visually. These resources will not only help students meet academic standards—they will help them see themselves as scholars, artists, and leaders.
Your generosity will have a direct and lasting impact on a group of students who are ready to make their mark on the world. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every voice is valued, and every student has what they need to thrive.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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Primy Drafting Chair Tall Office Chair with Flip-up Armrests Executive Ergonomic Computer Standing Desk Chair with Lumbar Support and Adjustable Footrest Ring (Sunset Orange)
• Amazon Business
$149.99
1
$149.99
Staples? Economy 1-1/2" 3 Ring View Binder, Black (80080)
• Quill.com
$9.17
10
$91.70
Artograph EZ Tracer Projector
• Blick Art Materials
$50.91
1
$50.91
Colored Dot Stickers 1 Inch, 1680 PCS Circle Stickers Round Color Coding Labels, Price Stickers for Garage Sale, Stickers Dots for Toddlers Students Office Classroom in 12 Colors, 140 Pieces Per Color
• Amazon Business
$8.99
5
$44.95
Dixon Construction Paper Storage for 9"x12" Paper
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$40.46
1
$40.46
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
Elements of Art Poster Set
• Nasco
$35.96
1
$35.96
AFMAT Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch, 50-Sheet 2 Hole Punch, 50% Reduced Effort 3-Hole Puncher, Adjustable Three Hole Punch 2 Hole Paper Punch, Metal Paper Puncher w/Large Chip Tray, Paper Guide, Purple
• Amazon Business
Sterilite 3 Drawer Mini Desktop Unit, Clear w/White Frame
• Amazon Business
$25.73
1
$25.73
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre - Caldecott Honor Book (hardcover picture book, ages 8-12) - featured Black History books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Adjustable Magnetic Rods for Metal Appliance, Doors, Windows, 9 to 16 Inch/2 Pack/Easy Installation Toilet Towel Bar, Muti-Useful (Black, 2pack)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2133496)
• Staples
$19.85
1
$19.85
Sharpie Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2133497)
• Staples
$19.44
1
$19.44
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth (hardcover) - Black History books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water (hardcover, ages 8-12) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library from MahoganyBooks
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
Finding Langston (paperback) - featured Black History books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$9.00
2
$18.00
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies
• Amazon Business
$5.98
3
$17.94
W. E. B. Du Bois Souls of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation
• Amazon Business
$17.68
1
$17.68
Crayola Take Note! Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$15.26
1
$15.26
Swingline 747 Business Stapler 30-Sheet Capacity Rio Red (74736)
• Staples
$14.62
1
$14.62
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner)
• Amazon Business
$14.33
1
$14.33
Tales of East Africa: (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa) (Traditional Tales)
• Amazon Business
$14.29
1
$14.29
The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories: and Other African Stories (Cautionary Fables & Fairytales)
• Amazon Business
West African Folktales (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
Favorite African Folktales
• Amazon Business
$12.24
1
$12.24
Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale (paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office
• Amazon Business
$11.89
1
$11.89
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black)
• Amazon Business
$10.97
1
$10.97
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Books)
• Amazon Business
$8.81
1
$8.81
Color Dot Stickers,1200 PCS 10 Color Style Circular Stickers,Round Sticker Diameter 3/4 Inch,Dot Color Coded Labels,Price Stickers,Color Coded Stickers,Suitable for Office,Classroom
• Amazon Business
$3.89
2
$7.78
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
A Story, a Story - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$6.56
1
$6.56
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
• Amazon Business
$6.39
1
$6.39
Materials cost
$1,561.62
Vendor shipping charges
$29.90
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$23.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,644.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$290.28
Total project goal
$1,935.22
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